We dream and work to foster Beloved Community where all people may experience dignity and abundant life and see themselves and others as beloved children of God.
The BECOMING Beloved Community Guiding Team and accompanying resources can help you to understand and take up the commitment necessary to form loving, liberating, and life-giving relationships with each other. Together, we are growing as reconcilers, justice-makers, and healers in the name of Christ as we live out our Baptismal Covenant.
Guiding Team
Members of the Diocesan Guiding team can meet with individuals, parishes, or convocations about resources and support for the ministry of Beloved Community.
The Guiding Team focuses our Becoming Beloved Community ministry in the areas of Education/Resources, History, Action, and Worship.
Resources
There is a wide range of resources available for individuals, parishes, and convocations. Click on the button below for a list of curricula, books, programs, and websites.
Diocesan Events
The Diocese sponsors Becoming Beloved Community events such as Zoom discussions, educational offerings, pilgrimages, and other programs.
- BBC Ministry in Action – A Zoom presentation about BBC parish ministries around the Diocese
Beloved Community Ministry in Action
Upcoming BBC Events
There are no upcoming events at this time
Parish Ministries
Parishes across the Diocese are involved with Becoming Beloved Community ministries. Check back here to see what is going on in individual parishes.
- STEPS (Supporting Transitions by Engaging in Parolee Sponsorships)
Contact Anna Crockett, STEPS Coordinator, for more information. - Red Door Campus Ministry with Grace, Radford
LGBTQ+ welcoming and affirming group that also serves the community with a Blessings Box with free food available for the students and community and clothes closet for people in transition.
Contact the Rev. William Yagel for more information. - Afghan Refugee Project in the Roanoke Convocation
Contact Jan Therien for more information. - Ecumenical Approach to MLK Day
Contact the Rev. Boyd Evans at St. Thomas, Abingdon for more information.